Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
My wife and I were lucky enough to visit Singapore just before the millennium. I recommend the visit. The people are nice and really smart and the food is wonderful.
Ingredients:
2 Tbs coconut oil, divided
2 eggs, beaten with a dash of salt
1 can of crushed pineapple. drained
1 large red bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup chopped green onions (about 1/2 bunch)
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 cup chopped raw, unsalted cashews
2 cups cooked and chilled brown rice*, preferably long-grain brown jasmine rice
1 Tbs reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha
1 Tbs key lime juice
1 small lime, quartered
Salt substitute to taste
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, torn into little pieces, for garnishing
Directions:
- Heat a large wok, cast iron skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and place an empty serving bowl nearby. Once the pan is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles on contact, add 1 tsp coconut oil. Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are scrambled and lightly set, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer the eggs to the empty bowl. Wipe out the pan if necessary with a paper towel (be careful, it’s hot!).
- Add 1 Tbs coconut oil to the pan and add the pineapple and red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid has evaporated and the pineapple is caramelized on the edges, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then add the green onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Transfer the contents of the pan to your bowl of eggs.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tsp coconut oil to the pan. Pour in the cashews and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Add the rice to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until the rice is hot, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the contents of the bowl back into the pan and stir to combine, breaking up the scrambled eggs with your spoon. Cook until the contents are warmed through, then remove the pan from heat. Add the tamari and chili garlic sauce, to taste. Squeeze the key lime juice over the dish and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt substitute and set aside.
- Slice the remaining 1/2 lime into 4 wedges. Transfer the stir-fry to individual serving bowls and garnish each bowl with a lime wedge and a light sprinkle of cilantro. Serve with bottles of tamari and chili garlic sauce or sriracha on the side, for those who might want to add more to their bowls.